rear mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on but not get on terms
chased leaders, ridden and headway over 2f out, led 2f out, stayed on dourly, always doing enough
rear mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on, no impression
mid-division, effort and headway well over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge
led, headed and tracked leader after 4 furlongs, ridden well over 2f out, beaten 1f out
handy, ridden 2f out, gradually faded
mid-division, lost place and pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten and eased
slowly away, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, stayed on until weakened inside last
steadied in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never in contention
front mid-division, ridden 3f out, no progress
front mid-division, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, stayed on, no extra final 110 yards
dwelt, towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, soon beaten and eased
mid-division, pushed along and headway 2f out, pressed winner inside last, always held
prominent, led after 4 furlongs, ridden well over 2f out, headed 2f out, soon beaten
Croeso Cymraeg is penalised for winning at Ripon and this looks more competitive. El Picador has won twice at Musselburgh this year but doesn’t have anything in hand on EMARATY HERO on the form book. Grant Tuer’s charge is also better off than when just behind Shake A Leg at Doncaster in April and the likely strong pace here will play to his strengths. Strawman beat Detective over 1m1f here last August but the latter, who is also a course specialist, should reverse that form over this longer trip. Ayr winner Grand Canal has something to find with a few of these while My Little Queens is upped in trip. Highwaygrey is well handicapped nowadays but is best over 1m2f while Chepstow scorer Commonsensical couldn’t cope with another 5lb at Ripon.
Strawman (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) In rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden in 3rd and switched right over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead closing stages, won at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Myristica (9-2) by 1l, 8 ran.
Commonsensical 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd 8f out, hard ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on final 100 yards, just held, 2nd of 4, nk behind Society Red (8-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
El Picador (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) In rear, headway going well out wide 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won going away, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Emaraty Hero (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Croeso Cymraeg 13-2 (9-6) Towards rear, going well when pushed along and switched left well over 1f out making smooth headway on outside, led final 110 yards, comfortably, won at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Fairmac (9-9) by 1l, 8 ran.
Emaraty Hero 3-1fav (9-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, chased leader thereafter, ran on well close home, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind El Picador (9-11) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Shake A Leg (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Always handy, ridden and pressed 2f out, rallied to regain narrow lead inside final furlong, ran on well close home, held on gamely, won at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in May beating Baileys Derbyday (9-6) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Grand Canal (IRE) 4-6fav (9-10) Made all, pushed along and faced challenge from 3f out, extended advantage over 2f out, ridden and ran on well from over 1f out, won at Ayr 1m 7f hcp (5) gs in Jun beating Spantik (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Detective 5-4fav (9-4) In touch in rear, closed on leaders 7f out, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, every chance when edged left inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Zoffee (9-10) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
Highwaygrey 11-4 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden 1f out and stayed on, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Visibility (8-9) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Carrigillihy 11-4jfav (9-1) Tracked leaders, shaken up and waiting for gap over 2f out, in clear and pushed along over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Croeso Cymraeg (9-6) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Innse Gall 16-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Colinton (9-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in May.
Baltic Baron (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Dwelt in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Sagauteur (11-5) at York 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
My Little Queens (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway from 3f out, led 2f out, stayed on, ridden out, won at Wetherby 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gd in Jun beating Saulire Star (8-4) by 1l, 7 ran.
Sociologist (FR) 7-2 (9-0) Soon led and 5 lengths clear, ridden and headed 3f out, plugged on, 4th of 6, 13l behind Gift Of Raaj (9-9) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
